We’re looking for a commercially sharp, hands-on Head of Finance – Manufacturing & Supply Chain to partner with the leaders who run our frame & truss plants and our delivery network across PlaceMakers.

Reporting to the CFO and working day to day alongside our GM Manufacturing & Supply Chain, this is a senior, hands-on leadership role with real scope to make an impact. You’ll lead a finance team including the manufacturing accounts team, get under the skin of our eight frame & truss plants and our delivery services freight network – including the heavy transport fleet that gets product from our branches to our customers’ sites – combining detailed analysis with a big-picture view to help shape how this part of the business performs and grows.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be the finance lead for Manufacturing and Supply Chain, including:

Owning the budgets and forecasts for Manufacturing and Supply Chain – building them from the ground up with operational leaders and keeping them current through our rolling forecast and TM1 forecasting system
Challenging the status quo on efficiency, productivity and cost – across plant utilisation, labour, materials, freight and fleet – and bringing practical, solutions-focused options to the table
Providing strategic planning support to the GM Manufacturing & Supply Chain, including capacity and network planning, scenario modelling, capital investment decisions and business cases
•Turning operational and financial data into clear, actionable insight, with reporting focused on the measures that matter most
Supporting the CFO with Executive and Board reporting on manufacturing and supply chain performance
Ensuring invoicing is completed on a timely and accurate basis by the accounts team, with the right processes and controls in place
Leading, coaching and developing your team – including the accounts team and the finance support for our delivery services – to deliver accurate, timely and insightful work
Building strong, trusted working relationships at every level – from plant and transport managers through to the senior leadership team

This is a permanent full-time role, offering 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, based in our Support office in Penrose.

What you’ll bring:

You’ll be an experienced finance leader with a manufacturing background who is just as comfortable digging into the detail as stepping back to see the big picture. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment and know how to turn complex numbers into practical advice that leaders can act on.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

CAANZ membership or an equivalent professional qualification such as CPA or ACCA
At least seven years’ experience in finance roles, including manufacturing finance experience, ideally alongside exposure to supply chain, logistics, transport or distribution
Proven experience leading and developing finance teams
A strong grasp of operational and cost accounting – product costing, cost-to-serve, and plant and fleet economics
Hands-on budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling skills, with the ability to build forecasts from the detail up
A solutions-based mindset and a track record of driving efficiency, cost improvement and better ways of working
Sound understanding of financial controls and transactional processes, including billing and invoicing
Experience with financial systems and reporting tools such as TM1, SAP and Power BI, with Claude or similar AI experience preferred
The confidence and maturity to influence stakeholders and respectfully challenge thinking
The ability to build genuine relationships across all layers of the business – from the plant floor to the boardroom

Why join us?

At PlaceMakers, we’re proud of our Know How. Can Do. approach. We value people who bring expertise, curiosity and initiative – and who turn good thinking into action.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a visible difference to two critical, physical parts of our business – where we make and how we move – working alongside senior operational and finance leaders. Most importantly, your work will help our teams run safer, leaner and smarter operations for our people, customers and future.

If you love getting into the detail, challenging the way things are done and partnering with operational leaders to deliver real commercial value, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your financial know-how and can-do attitude to our team.

Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test and a Criminal background check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ indefinitely.

We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.

About the company

Fletcher Building makes and distributes building products in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific, and also develops housing and delivers infrastructure projects in New Zealand. It operates six divisions—Building Products, Distribution, Concrete, Residential and Development, Construction, and Australia—spanning manufacturing, distribution, and construction. Its products include insulation and cement, and it runs retail channels that supply tradespeople. Its goal is to support communities by providing reliable building materials, delivering housing and major projects, and maintaining efficiency, safety, and environmental performance.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Auckland, New Zealand

Founded

1909

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

FY26 net earnings reached $228 million, reversing FY25's $419 million loss.
Operating cash flow hit $715 million, funding deleveraging and portfolio simplification.
Allan Gray lifted its stake near 20%, showing institutional conviction after the turnaround.

What critics are saying

SkyCity's June 2025 NZICC lawsuit still hangs over Fletcher's legacy liabilities and insurance recoveries.
Fletcher still expects $55 million-$65 million of construction-related provisions, excluding NZICC exposure.
New Zealand and Australia construction demand remains weak, delaying any broad volume recovery until 2027.

What makes Fletcher Building unique

Fletcher Building now focuses on manufacturing and distribution after selling Construction to VINCI in May 2026.
Its FY26 balance sheet improved, with net debt falling to $637 million from $999 million.
Scale across New Zealand building products gives it entrenched customer reach and procurement leverage.

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Benefits

Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Gym Membership
Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

Bitget

Apr 6th, 2026

Allan Gray boosts Fletcher Building stake to 20% amid industry downturn and $129M annual loss

Allan Gray has increased its stake in Fletcher Building to nearly 20%, signalling confidence despite significant industry challenges. The investment firm, known for its long-term approach, accumulated shares whilst the stock dropped over 20% from $2.96 to $2.36 between early March and April. Fletcher Building reported a $129 million annual loss whilst maintaining a 5.1% EBIT margin. Management cancelled the interim dividend to prioritise balance sheet strength and sold its Construction division as part of a portfolio simplification strategy. New Zealand and Australia's construction sector faces sustained weak demand, with meaningful recovery not expected until 2027. Fletcher CEO Andrew Reding has emphasised cost control and disciplined capital allocation. Notably, company executives have not purchased shares themselves, contrasting with Allan Gray's aggressive accumulation during the sector downturn.

NZ Herald

Jan 19th, 2026

Fletcher Building sells construction arm to Vinci for $315M

Fletcher Building has agreed to sell its construction division to French infrastructure group Vinci Construction for $315.6 million, with the final price potentially reaching $334.1 million depending on contract outcomes. The sale includes Higgins, Brian Perry Civil and Major Projects units. An additional $18.5 million in payments could be made based on several key contracts currently under negotiation. Fletcher Building expects to take provisions of $55 million to $65 million for legacy construction claims that remain with the group, excluding potential NZICC litigation. Chief executive Andrew Reding said the sale reflects the company's strategy to refocus on core manufacturing and distribution operations. The deal is subject to various conditions and adjustments.

The Motley Fool Australia

Dec 4th, 2025

Fletcher Building repays US debt, extends facilities to FY28 amid $7.2M restructuring cost

Fletcher Building has prepaid all outstanding US Private Placement notes and secured new debt facilities to simplify its funding structure. The company terminated associated cross-currency swaps on 10 November, incurring $7.2 million in cash costs. The New Zealand-based building materials company established a new two-year $200 million club facility in September and extended its $325 million Syndicated Facility Agreement Tranche C by four years. The moves defer major debt maturity until FY28. Dividend restrictions remain in place until the company meets standard covenant requirements. CEO Andrew Reding said the changes provide greater flexibility and lower ongoing capital costs whilst supporting the company's strategic reset. Fletcher Building shares have risen 18% over the past 12 months, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index's 2% gain.

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